Good spots, bad reputation Oct 7, 2009
But the current hotspot is Luang Prabang, a bustling yet intimate town where top-notch hotels are opening to accommodate travelers who come for quiet strolls along the Mekong, tranquil visits to the Buddhist temples and an increasingly cosmopolitan dining scene. In some must-see countries, the conflicts still simmer. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Elephants and more in Laos Sep 12, 2009
More things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos ... More things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos ... LUANG PRABANG, Laos - Although the tak bat is what draws many to Luang Prabang, it's just one of the attractions in this charming town. (AZCentral -- Travel)
The silent tak bat processional happens at dawn. Sep 12, 2009
LUANG PRABANG, Laos - The monks filed past us silently, their bright saffron robes cutting through dawn's haze like a beacon ... It's a silent, beautiful tradition that has become one of the main reasons tourists are flocking to Luang Prabang ... Fewer monks participate in the tak bat in Vientiane than in Luang Prabang, but far fewer tourists are out in the early morning in Vientiane. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Next time you're in ... Laos Jul 31, 2009
Thankfully, Vang Vieng has much to offer grown-ups, too, and makes a charming stop if you're traveling overland between Vientiane and Luang Prabang. To beat the backpacker crush, opt for midmarket guesthouses like Villa Nam Song, tel: (856-23) 511 637, and the Elephant Crossing Hotel, (856-23) 511 232, which offer relative luxury (air-conditioning, television, private bathrooms). (Time.com)
It's a bumpy road back for Lao exiles Jul 23, 2009
LUANG PRABANG - After decades in exile, Lao refugees who sought political asylum in the West are now returning to their homeland, investing in business and boosting an economy starved for educated and cash-rich entrepreneurs ... Sommay Inthavong, who runs a French restaurant catering to upscale tourists in Luang Prabang, is among the country's returned entrepreneurs ... "To discover yourself and make sense of your identity - it's normal and human," he said at his home in Luang Prabang, where he... (Asia Times Online)
Travel + Leisure readers name Udaipur best city Jul 14, 2009
Completing the top 10 list of best cities behind Udaipur this year were Cape Town; Bangkok; Buenos Aires; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Florence, Italy; Luang Prabang, Laos; New York; Rome and San Francisco. Other No. 1 spots went to Bushmans Kloof Cedar Mountains in South Africa as best hotel; Bali as best island; Crystal Cruises as best large-ship cruise line; The Yachts of Seabourn as best small-ship cruise line; Singapore Airlines as best international airline; Virgin America as best domestic... (Yahoo News)
Been There, Bombed That Jun 1, 2009
Westerners are common: a sizable current of backpacking tourists comes through, often en route to Luang Prabang. Laos is the sort of place writers invariably call sleepy, so I won t.. (The American Conservative)
Luang Prabang, Soul of Laos May 8, 2009
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Luang Prabang, the springboard to magnificent natural wonders in Laos. Luang Prabang, is nestled strikingly on a peninsula formed by the confluence of two rivers, the Mekong River and Nam Khan river ... Once the royal capital of Laos it is still considered to be its religious heart, the river town of Luang Prabang breathes a rich meld of French Indochinese architecture and subtle Theravada Buddhist temples, it imparts on travellers an especially... (Suite101.com)
Visa South East Asia May 3, 2009
The 30 day visa on arrival in the Lao PDR is available at all ports of entry as listed above including the three international airports, Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse. One photo is required for proof of identity, also required is a valid passport with a least six months remaining of validity. (Suite101.com)
Children Charity Organisation in La... Apr 16, 2009
The organisation is based in Luang Prabang but also has offices servicing Vientiane, Savannakhet, Udom Xai and Luang Namtha. There's no distribution system for getting books into rural villages, some of which require a day or two of travel from the nearest road or navigable river. (Suite101.com)
GD Express making foray into Laos Feb 10, 2009
Currently, Luang Prabang was attracting millions of tourists annually, which would have a spill-over effect on businesses and investments, he added. Last month, GDEX signed a memorandum of understanding with EPL to set up a joint venture to develop international and domestic express delivery services under shared brands for the Laos market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
